The Heart of Hebrew History: A Study of the Old Testament

by H.I. Hester

Book Overview

In 1948 the author of this volume was invited by the Education Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention to prepare a textbook on the Old Testament for use by college students. The book is intended primarily for students on the freshman and sophomore level. While some attention has been given to background materials such as geography and antiquities, the chief purpose of the writer has been to present the leading facts in the history of the Hebrew...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805412174
• ISBN13: 9780805412178
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Historical Resource

Hester's book is fortunately back in print. It was written for college students and is an excellent resource. It is not an exhaustive text - many times the author states the disclaimer that a topic is too involved to go into in detail, but this is not a serious drawback. Certainly the map quality is adequate but modern maps are a significant improvement. The coverage of the archaeology of the area is entertaining and rich in information. For the reader desiring to learn the history of the Hebrew people during this time period, this book is a good buy.